Sr Subcontract Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC); Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) seeks a Senior Subcontracts Management Specialist to drive the full lifecycle of complex subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment, and services. You will lead bid package preparation, negotiate terms, and ensure performance aligns with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will oversee various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPIF) and collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining robust records and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in a related role; 10 years if no degree.
• Advanced knowledge of subcontract management principles and methodologies.
• Strong ability to present complex contract information concisely.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms for complex procurements.
• Lead preparation of bid packages and establish evaluation criteria.
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor proposals for technical, financial, and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate subcontract terms, price, and schedule to secure strategic agreements.
• Administer various subcontract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPIF, etc.).
• Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain accurate records of agreements and metrics.
• Identify and qualify new subcontractors through comprehensive analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to align with strategic goals.

Skills

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Contract administration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your advanced subcontracts management skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! The Senior Subcontracts Management Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing the full lifecycle of complex subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment, and services. This role involves leading the preparation of bid packages, negotiating subcontract terms, and ensuring subcontractor performance aligns with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for complex procurements.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive bid packages and establish rigorous evaluation criteria for subcontract proposals.
• Analyze and critically evaluate complex subcontractor proposals to ensure compliance with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct high-level negotiations of subcontract provisions, including terms, price, and schedule, to secure strategic agreements.
• Administer and oversee a variety of subcontract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) and other complex contract types.
• Monitor, assess, and enhance subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of subcontract agreements, amendments, and performance metrics.
• Identify, select, and recommend new subcontractors based on comprehensive evaluation and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to ensure subcontract management aligns with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and federal regulations, including the ability to interpret, understand, and apply of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regulations in a subcontract as well as and drive continuous improvement in subcontract management practices.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a related role.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency in subcontract management principles and methodologies.
• Vast knowledge of Business System requirements and applicability to contracts.
• Strong ability to present complex contract information concisely.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Extensive leadership experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Mastery of procurement and subcontract management software.
• Advanced certification in supply chain management [e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)].

Essential Functions:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Hand and finger dexterity for data entry and document review.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to travel as needed for supplier and subcontractor meetings.
• Excellent at critically thinking through scenarios to solve a variety of complex subcontract related challenges.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.